The Wheel World - vol4s-7

Articles in this issue

  • A serialised romantic story in which a governess who rides a tricycle races against social prejudice and personal danger to rescue her lover from disgrace by delivering a bribe on her machine.

    p. 9
  • A humorous tale of a cyclist who visits his elderly aunt on a bicycle tour, inadvertently causes her adopted heir to have an accident, and so wins the old lady's favour and her fortune.

    p. 14
  • A comic anecdote about a pot-hunting racing cyclist whose carefully accumulated collection of prizes becomes the subject of an elaborate practical joke at his expense.

    p. 16
  • A cycling tour narrative through the hop-growing countryside of rural England, describing the landscapes, roads, and local characters encountered along the way.

    p. 17
  • An essay examining cycling as a social activity, celebrating the camaraderie and shared pleasures of club riding and touring in the English countryside.

    p. 23
  • A humorous serial account of a cycling tour through Ireland, describing the adventures, mishaps, and colourful characters encountered on the road.

    p. 28
  • A comic fiction piece following the misadventures of a cycling auctioneer who runs afoul of licensing laws while attempting to conduct business on his travels.

    p. 33
  • A light-hearted story of two cyclists whose cheerful road journey leads them into a series of comic situations and encounters.

    p. 35
  • A reprinted letter to the editor of the Springfield Gazette discussing the merits and fairness of rotating the League of American Wheelmen presidency among regional representatives.

    p. 37
  • An account of unsportsmanlike conduct in cycle racing, exposing the scheming tactics used by some competitors to gain an unfair advantage in handicap events.

    p. 40
  • A comparative piece contrasting the inventive genius of British cycle pioneer James Starley with the business and promotional acumen of American manufacturer Colonel Albert Pope.

    p. 43
  • A reflective essay defining the qualities of the true sporting gentleman cyclist, contrasting honourable competition with the scheming of prize-hunters.

    p. 44
  • A historical article by Arthur Pendennis tracing the early history of pedal-powered vehicles from the velocipede of Charles II's time through to the modern bicycle.

    p. 45
  • Technical notes for amateur photographers who cycle, discussing developments in chemical developers and photographic methods suited to the touring cyclist.

    p. 47
  • A review of recent innovations in cycle design and manufacture, including notes on new safety bicycles and improved components from leading makers.

    p. 51
  • A miscellaneous column of short cycling news items and commentary, covering daring feats, railway riding, and other current topics of interest to wheelmen.

    p. 54